Salaha appointed Chief Internal Auditor

Fathimath Salaha has been appointed the Chief Internal Auditor in accordance with the Public Finance Act.

Residents worried over lack of police presence as theft and robberies hike in Lhaimagu

Sh. Lhaimagu Council has reported an increase in theft and robberies on the island recently.

MDP wins Guraidhoo Parliamentary seat

For the first time in 14 years, Maldivian Democratic Party has won the Parliament seat for Guraidhoo constituency.

Fire at Addu waste dump site controlled after more than 12 hours

The fire which broke out at a waste dump site situated in Addu City’s Hithadhoo district on Monday has been brought under control.

Zikura International College opens applications for May 2023 intake

Zikura International College has opened applications for its May 2023 intake.

Court rejects lawsuit seeking MDP primary re-election

The Civil Court has dismissed the lawsuit seeking to annul the results of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) presidential primary.

President: Sole focus on fulfilling pledges, not political turmoil

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih states he had no interest in the political turmoil, and is solely focused in fulfilling his electoral pledges and enforcing his government’s manifesto.

R. Maduvvari Council secretary general dies in accident

Aslam Abdulla, R. Maduvvari Council’s secretary general, died in an accident involving a pickup on Sunday.

Drugs worth MVR 3 million concealed in cosmetics seized

The drugs were seized during a further search of cosmetics brought to the Maldives from the United Kingdom via courier on March 29th and March 31st; a search which was prompted by an indication of suspicious substances c…

Woman killed in Manadhoo to be buried Sat evening

The middle-aged woman from N. Manadhoo found killed in her home Friday is scheduled to be buried in the evening.

Investment advice from unlicensed persons prohibited

Offering investment advice on social media and other mediums without gaining license from the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) is against the law, stressed the authority.

Israeli military retaliates after rockets fired from Syria

The Israeli military said its forces attacked targets in Syria early Sunday after six rockets were launched from Syrian territory in two batches toward Israel in a rare attack from Israel’s northeastern neighbor.

Woman killed in Manadhoo to be buried after Magrib

The funeral prayer will be held at Masjid Al-Rilwan.

MRM accepts JP’s invitation for coalition talks

Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) on Thursday revealed that the party has accepted the invitation extended by Jumhoory Party (JP) to form coalition, and will be commencing discussions regarding it.

MVR 1.3 mln collected as Fitr Zakat in first ten days

The Islamic Ministry has collected MVR 1.3 million in Fitr Zakat during the first ten days of Ramadan.

5,000 coconut palms brought to tackle coconut shortage

Five thousand coconut palms have been brought to the Maldives to solve the problem of coconut shortage.

Pilgrims from Al-Safa Group unable to travel to Saudi Arabia

An Umrah group from the Maldives has been left unable to travel to Saudi Arabia for their pilgrimage.

PO: Only pro-govt. officials allowed in political posts

Only political appointees who support President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s policies will be allowed to retain their posts while the rest will be dismissed, states the President’s Office spokesperson Miuvaan Mohamed.

Transport Ministry loses appeal in freeze on vehicle registration cancellation

High Court has ruled to uphold an injunction issued by the Civil Court to suspend the cancellation of the registration of over 80 vehicles.

Probe launched over cancelation of Safa Group's Umrah trip

Islamic Ministry has launched a probe into the case of last-minute cancelation of the trips of pilgrims set to depart to Saudi Arabia this morning for Umrah by Safa Hajj and Umrah Group citing non-receipt of visas.

Prominent MDP activists in Maafushi join PPM

They presented their membership forms to the interim opposition leader, People’s National Congress (PNC) leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla in a function held in Maafushi on Tuesday night.

Minister Aslam: Projects carried out unsustainably to expedite completion

Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam, on Tuesday, attributed the lack of government projects centered around sustainability to efforts to expedite the completion of the projects.

BML staff donates educational toys and books to kids at Fiyavathi

Staff of Bank of Maldives (BML), on Tuesday, donated educational toys and books to the children based at the state-run children’s shelter, Fiyavathi, located in Hulhumale’.

Saeed appointed STO’s managing director

Abdulla Saeed, who is currently serving as the managing director of Maldives State Shipping (MSS), has been appointed as a board member and the managing director of State Trading Organization (STO).

Malaysia's Batik Airlines to launch flights to the Maldives

Batik Airlines has decided to start flights from Malaysia to Maldives on May 1. The Boeing 737 flights will include direct flights from Malaysia to the Maldives and transit flights to Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the Maldiv…

Qasim extends invitations to form coalition

The presidential candidate for Jumhoory Party Qasim Ibrahim on Monday extended invitations to five, to form coalition with the party for the upcoming Presidential Election.

HPA announce Measles outbreak with single case in Addu City

Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Monday announced confirmation of identifying a case of positive case of Measles in Addu City.

VP Faisal: China contributed immensely to Maldives’ socioeconomic development

Vice President Faisal Naseem, on Sunday, has remarked that China contributed immensely to the socioeconomic development of the Maldives.

MNDF probes alleged chemical warehouse in Male’

Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has conducted an inspection following the allegation chemicals were stored in a privately owned warehouse in Male’ City.

One dead in accident in Hulhumale’ Phase II

Two road accidents took place in Hulhumale’ Phase II on Monday, leaving one person dead and another in serious condition.

Census 2022: 104 men for every 100 women in Maldives

Provisional results of ‘Census 2022’ shows that there are 104 men for every 100 women in the Maldives.

Third ATR aircraft acquired by Maldivian due in Maldives this week

Island Aviation, the operator of the national airline, Maldivian, states the last of the three ATR aircrafts acquired by the company for the airline’s operation back in January 2022 is due to arrive in the Maldives next…

JP: No concerns over resignation of a few people

Jumhoory Party (JP) has stated that they are not concerned over the resignation of some members of the party following the party’s leader, Qasim Ibrahim’s decision to contest the upcoming presidential election on the p…

Azim resigns as Qasim’s advisor to rally behind President Solih

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) CEO, Managing Director Adam Azim has resigned from his post as an advisor to Jumhoory Party’s (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim’s advisor to rally behind President Ibrahim M…

Ibrahim Waheed appointed as Minister at the President's Office

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday appointed Ibrahim Waheed as a Minister at the President's Office.

Shifaz dismissed from President's Office Minister post

The President's Office Minister, Mohamed Shifaz, has been dismissed from the post.

Limit to be imposed on number of sims that can be owned by a single person

Communications Authority of Maldives (CAM), on Tuesday, stated that efforts impose limits on mobile sims that can be owned by an individual will commence during this year’s May.

Increased cases of COVID-19, viral fever reported last week

Health Protection Agency (HPA) has cautioned the public regarding the increased number of COVID-19, viral fever and flu cases reported recently.

Yameen requests online hearings in appeal case citing health issues

Opposition leader, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has requested online hearings in an appeal lodged by him at the High Court citing health issues.

Major Hussain Rasheed appointed as MNDF's new Information

Major Hussain Rasheed has been appointed as the Information Officer of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). He was appointed to the post on Sunday.

STO prepares to open wholesale store in Hulhumale Phase II

The State Trading Organization (STO) is preparing to begin wholesale service of staple foods -- rice, sugar, and flour -- in Hulhumale'.

Police question girlfriend again in Azhan’s death

Police have re-interrogated the girlfriend of a young man who was found dead in Hulhumale’ last year, two weeks after he went missing.

Dengue fever on the rise in Addu City, hospital urges caution

The Addu Equatorial Hospital has urged the public to be vigilant about the spread of dengue fever.

MP Wadde: Dismissing Amr while allowing JP officials to remain is ‘personal’

The decision to dismiss just State Trading Organization (STO)’s managing director Hussain Amr Mohamed Rashad, despite the existence of top government officials from other political parties openly working against the gov…

Mass protests erupt after Netanyahu fires defense chief

Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities across the country on Sunday night in a spontaneous outburst of anger after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly fired his defense minister for challe…

Court registers appeal of Yameen’s USD 3.4M fine

The High Court has registered the appeal lodged by former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom over the USD 3.4 million fine he is required to pay within six months for money laundering.

Heaviest rainfall in 2022 recorded in Hulhule’

The heaviest rainfall last year was recorded in Hulhule’, according to records released by Maldives Meteorological Service.

Male’ City Mayor urge against issuing stickers for vehicles at prayer times

The Mayor of Male’ City Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday requested authorities not to issue vehicle fines for those attending prayers.

Islamic Ministry starts collecting Zakat al-Fitr

Islamic Ministry, on Thursday, began collecting Zakat al-Fitr for the Islamic year 1444.

MWSC Holy month of Ramadan begins for Muslims across the world

Muslims believe God began revealing the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan more than 1,400 years ago.

Motion calling Maria's dismissal for breaching security of motorcade dismissed

he emergency motion calling for the removal of Defense Minister Maria Ahmed Didi as the failure to ensure the safety and security of state officials is a serious issue has been rejected by the Parliament.

HDC staff sacked for taking company money for personal use

Housing Development Corporation (HDC), on Friday, confirmed that they had dismissed one of their staff for taking company money for personal use.

FM Shahid: Islamophobia stems from inability understand Islam’s core principles

Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has remarked that hate speech against Islam and Islamophobia stems from people’s inability to understand the core principles of Islam

Maldives’ balanced global outreach

State Trading Organization (STO), on Friday, opened an outlet in Hulhumale’ Phase II especially for the upcoming Ramadan; ‘Roadha Mart’.

Ali Zahir: Confident President Solih can win the presidential election

Chief of Staff at the President’s Office, Ali Zahir, has confidently stated that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih can easily win this year’s presidential elections.

Jumhoory Party to produce own candidate for presidential elections

The council of Jumhoory Party, included in the incumbent government’s coalition, on Tuesday, has decided the party will produce its own candidate to compete in the upcoming presidential elections.

Four-year-old boy dies in fall from Henveiru building

A young boy died on early Monday, after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Henveiru district of Male’ City.

President concludes official visit to Qatar and Germany

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih returned to Male’ City on Sunday after concluding his official visit to Qatar and Germany.

President Solih meets German President Steinmeier

During the meeting, President praised Germany’s leadership in the European Union and explored avenues for support for the Maldives in negotiating tariff rates for Maldivian fish exports and easing visa facilitations for…

IAC Maldives raises MVR 9 million to help Turkey-Syria quake victims

International Aid Campaign (IAC) Maldives has received over MVR 9 million in donations from Maldivians to assist the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria last month.

USAID launches Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity in Maldives

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity in Maldives – a five-year project to reduce environmental plastics by decreasing plastic inputs and…

President Solih meets Serbian President

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.The meeting took place in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Cou…

Judiciary Committee asked to investigate Shakeel’s appoint to High Court

Adam Shareef noted that both judges who issued convictions against Yameen were promoted to higher courts.

President Solih meets with Secretary General of the UN

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres.

University staff receives huge salary hike

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, revealed that the salaries of university lecturers and university top officials have been increased by a mile as of yesterday

FM Shahid travels to India on official visit

Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, on Wednesday, traveled to neighboring India on an official visit.

Nasheed meets Qasim’s advisor Ilham

Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) leader, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has met with Ilham Ahmed, an advisor to Jumhoory Party’s (JP) leader and Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim.

AGO seeks MVR 32M lost in ventilator corruption case through arbitration

Attorney General’s Office (AG Office) has filed a complaint with the Maldives International Arbitration Centre seeking to recover the monies payable to the state over the failure to deliver ventilators by Dubai-based Ex…

President Solih constitutes National Job Center

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday constituted the National Job Center under the Ministry of Economic Development.

K. Guraidhoo MP Riza passes away

K. Guraidhoo MP Ibrahim Riza passed away last night.

Adhaalath Party backs President Solih for 2023 presidential election

Adhaalath Party (AP) has accepted Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s invitation to form a coalition for the upcoming presidential election, and announced its support for MDP’s presidential candidate, President Ibrahim …

FM Shahid: Maldivians’ nationalism built upon sacrifice of martyrs

The nationalism of the Maldivian people is built upon the sacrifice of the fighters and martyrs who spilled their blood on this proud land, said Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in an event at the B. Thulhaadhoo School on…

HRCM: Police used pepper spray on protestors without warning

The police used pepper spray on protestors without prior warning during the serial protests organized by the opposition coalition composed of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress(PNC), acco…

Immigration release Japanese beggar

Maldives Immigration has released the Japanese individual seen begging on the streets of Male’ City.

Longest underwater kiss world record broken

The Guinness World Record for Longest Underwater Kiss has been broken in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 by South African National Freediving Champion Beth Neale and her Canadian partner, Miles Cloutier.

MTCC begins laying asphalt on Ameenee Magu

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), on Tuesday night, began laying asphalt on Ameenee Magu, one the of major roads in Male’ City presently undergoing redevelopment.

Three judges cleared of misconduct

JSC had investigated two cases of misconduct against High Court Judge Hussain Shaheed, and one case of misconduct each against Criminal Court Judge Soffath Habeeb, and Civil Court Judge Mariyam Waheed.

Discussions held on training journalists to cover protests and rallies

Broadcasting Commission of the Maldives (BroadCom) and Maldives Police Service held discussions on Sunday regarding conducting a training program for journalists who cover protests and rallies.

Police: Missing Asir last seen at airport

Maldives Police Service, on Sunday, stated Mohamed Asir Ismail, 31, Gaskara, S. Maradhoo-Feydhoo, who was reported missing from Male’ City last week, was last seen at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) terminal.

MMC calls for investigation into death threat against ‘Vaguthu’ journalists

Maldives Media Council (MMC) has called on the authorities to investigate the death threat made against journalists from the online news outlet ‘Vaguthu’.

8 arrests from opposition rally

Eight have been arrested from the ongoing protests by the opposition coalition comprising of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC).

Motorbike of individual who caused disturbance at opposition rally towed

Maldives Police Service has taken action against an individual who caused a disturbance during the opposition PPM-PNC coalition’s ‘Bunvaru’ rally held on Friday evening calling to free the imprisoned opposition leader…

Adhurey: Imprisoned is not Yameen, but Maldivians’ hope

Opposition People’s National Congress’ (PNC) leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey), on Thursday, remarked that imprisoned is not the opposition leader, former President Yameen, but rather the hope of Maldivians for tom…

MTCC will begin charging for Vilimale’ bus service Friday

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) will begin charging customers for the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) electric bus service in Vilimale’ on Friday.

BML lifts USD ATM withdrawal limit

Bank of Maldives (BML) has lifted the monthly limit on withdrawal of US dollars from ATMs.

Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary

The Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been declared the winner of a contentious presidential primary, but his rival has yet to concede the election amid allegations of voter fraud, heightening political unce…

Mayor: Buses in Vilimale’ are an unnecessary expense

Male’ City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has criticized the central government for its decision to start the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) bus service in suburban Vilimale’, as the council prepares to launch electric buggy se…

Chinese ambassador: We will facilitate training for Maldivian journalists

China will facilitate trainings and capacity building programs for Maldivian journalists, states Chinese ambassador Wang Lixin.

President Solih: Nasheed is the one greedy for power

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has remarked that it is Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) leader, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed who is operating out of greed for power.

Loss of quorum not the reason for not voting on tax bill: MP Usham

Villimale' MP Mohamed Usham has said the Parliament did not ask for a vote on the tax increase amendment because of loss of quorum.

First Lady inaugurates 'Riveli Exhibition 2022'

First Lady Fazna Ahmed on Monday inaugurated the 'Riveli Exhibition 2022' organised by the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services.

Maldives govt proposes MVR42.6 bln budget for 2023

Maldives government on Monday proposed an MVR42.6 billion state budget for next year, keeping with the increasing annual trend.

MPL launches new scholarship opportunity

Vinares is an achievement of the current gov't: Planning Minister

MVR 2.5 bln utilized for PSIP projects

Airport projects will not reach completion this term: Planning Minister

Gov't backtracks on decision to reduce resort land rent

New regulations on conducting post-mortems come into effect

No change to Villimale' WDC election result after recount

Man dies after getting trapped between two boats